They Hated Me in My First Life, But Now I Have the Love System

Chapter 20

Chapter 20: Visiting Our Sister 3

Her voice broke slightly at the end, an emotional crescendo that seemed genuine to anyone unaware of her true feelings

Somto's eyes darkened momentarily, but he schooled his expression, suppressing the sharp words threatening to escape.

Instead, he spoke with controlled calm. "I'm sorry, Ebere. I was busy with something I couldn't afford to abandon at the time." His tone softened, his apology sincere. "I'll try to be there for you next time."

Ebere glanced up at him, her eyes glistening with what seemed to be tears, but a faint, satisfied smirk tugged at the corner of her lips as she turned her face away.

Somto sighed inwardly, acknowledging his fault in this situation. He understood that Ebere's resentment toward Nnenna likely stemmed from his perceived favoritism.

Trying to justify his actions would only add fuel to the fire, so he opted to defuse the tension with a simple sincere apology.

"I'm really sorry, okay?" he said, his voice laced with sincerity.

Ebere tilted her head slightly, her expression softening, but only on the surface. Deep down, she smirked, knowing that Somto had backed down to keep the peace.

She wouldn't press the issue now, doing so might ruin the sweet, caring sister persona she worked so hard to maintain. Instead, she mentally resolved to deal with Nnenna directly when the time came.

"You promise?" she asked sweetly, her voice light and innocent as if she had already forgiven him.

firmly, his commanding tone returning. "Go on now. Get ready quickly. We're

obediently, her sweet smile still in place. But as she turned her back to him, the warmth

corner. Something about

instincts, but quickly brushed the thought aside. This was his sister,

turned and headed toward his youngest brother's room, still intent

the youngest child of the family, in the study, deeply immersed in solving a set of

across the pages of his workbook. Seeing this, Somto hesitated to disturb him, reluctant to interrupt if

brief moment, he cleared his throat and called out gently, "Chidera,

year old boy looked up, his expression calm but

He was a

Somto stood there, he couldn't help but feel a weight in his chest. He had always tried to be a good role model for his younger brother, guiding him

had forced him to reevaluate his approach. He couldn't afford to be complacent anymore, not after

hearing the news flashed in his mind, Chidera pushing

just an accident. It was deliberate, impulsive,

he heard that voice. A chill ran down his spine, and his hands trembled slightly, betraying his fear. 'What's he doing home already?' Panic surged through his mind. 'That girl isn't

footsteps drew closer, accompanied by a voice that was calm yet

feet of distance between himself and Somto. "I'm fine! I'm fine. Everything's great," he blurted out, his tone high pitched

sharp gaze studying the boy carefully. Something was off, his little

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